MARYLAND AT A GLANCE

PLANTS

TREES


[photo, Magnolia blossom, Annapolis, Maryland]
  • Maryland State Tree
  • Maryland Trees
  • Invasive & Introduced Trees

  • Roadside Tree Law
  • State Forests
  • State Parks
  • Marylanders Plant Trees
  • Magnolia blossom, Annapolis, Maryland, June 2010. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.


    [photo, Trees at Hunting Creek Lake, Cunningham Falls State Park, Thurmont, Maryland]

    Over 60 species of trees have been cataloged as native to Maryland, including the White Oak (Quercus alba), the State tree.

    Parts of a few trees are extremely poisonous, and others are dangerous if handled improperly. If one such part is eaten or handled, first aid is required.

    Trees at Hunting Creek Lake, Cunningham Falls State Park, Thurmont, Maryland, January 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.


    MARYLAND TREES


    [photo, Beech tree, Harwood, southern Anne Arundel County, Maryland]
  • Alder, Smooth (Alnus serrulata)
  • Ash, Green (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)
  • Ash, Pumpkin (Fraxinus profunda)
  • Ash, White (Fraxinus americana)
  • Beech, American (Fagus grandifolia)

  • Beech tree (right), Harwood, southern Anne Arundel County, Maryland, May 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.


    [photo, Red cedars near Mountain, Harford County, Maryland]


    Red Cedars near Mountain (Harford County), Maryland, July 2000. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.


    [photo, Dogwood (Cornus florida), Park Ave., Ellicott City, Maryland]
  • Dogwood, Flowering (Cornus florida)
  • Elm, American (White Elm) (Ulmus americana)
  • Elm, Slippery (Ulmus rubra)
  • Fringetree, White (Chionanthus virginicus)
  • Hackberry, Common (Celtis occidentalis)
  • Hawthorn, Cockspur (Crataegus crus-galli)
  • Dogwood (Cornus florida), Park Ave., Ellicott City (Howard County), Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.



    [photo, Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) blossoms, Sarah's Lane, Ellicott City (Howard County), Maryland]

    Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) blossoms, Sarah's Lane, Ellicott City (Howard County), Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.


    [photo, Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), Monkton, Maryland]
  • Maple, Black (Acer nigrum)
  • Maple, Red (Acer rubrum)
  • Maple, Silver (Acer saccharinum)
  • Maple, Sugar (Acer saccharum)
  • Mulberry, Red (Morus rubra)

  • Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), Monkton, Maryland, October 2014. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks.


    [photo, Trees, Garrett County, Maryland]

    Trees, Garrett County, Maryland, October 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.


    [photo, An oak tree's acorn, New Germany State Park, Grantsville, Maryland]
  • Oak, Swamp Chestnut (Quercus michauxii)
  • Oak, White (Quercus alba)
  • Oak, Willow (Quercus phellos)

  • An oak tree's acorn, New Germany State Park, Grantsville, Maryland, October 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.



    [photo, Tulip Poplar sapling leaves, Glen Burnie, Maryland] [photo, Tulip Poplar blossom, Glen Burnie, Maryland]
  • Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)
  • Walnut, Black (Juglans nigra)
  • Willow, Black (Salix nigra)
  • Witchhazel, American (Hamamelis virginiana)
  • Tulip Poplar sapling leaves (left), Glen Burnie, Maryland, May 2010. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
    Tulip Poplar blossom (right), Glen Burnie, Maryland, May 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.


    INVASIVE & INTRODUCED TREES


    [photo, Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani) cones, near Guerrieri Student Union, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland]
  • Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani)
  • Maple, Norway (Acer platanoides)
  • Mulberry, White (Morus alba)
  • Oak, Sawtooth (Quercus acurissima)
  • Olive, Autumn (Elaeagnus umbellate)
  • Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani) upright cones, near Guerrieri Student Union, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.


    [photo, Princess Tree (Paulownia tomentosa) blossoms, Annapolis, Maryland]

    Princess Tree (Paulownia tomentosa) blossoms, Annapolis, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.


    Also see: Tree-mendous Maryland

    Maryland State Tree
    Maryland Forests
    Maryland Parks
    Maryland Natural Resources
    Maryland State Symbols
    Maryland Government
    Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies
    Maryland Departments
    Maryland Independent Agencies
    Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards
    Maryland Universities & Colleges
    Maryland Counties
    Maryland Municipalities
    Maryland at a Glance


    Maryland Manual On-Line

    Search the Manual
    e-mail: mdmanual@mdarchives.state.md.us


    This information resource of the Maryland State Archives is presented here for fair use in the public domain. When this material is used, in whole or in part, proper citation and credit must be attributed to the Maryland State Archives. PLEASE NOTE: Rights assessment for associated source material is the responsibility of the user.


    Tell Us What You Think About the Maryland State Archives Website!


    [ Archives' Home Page  ||  All About Maryland  ||  Maryland Manual On-Line  ||  Reference & Research
    ||  Search the Archives   ||  Education & Outreach  ||  Archives of Maryland Online ]

    Governor     General Assembly    Judiciary     Maryland.Gov

    © Copyright July 09, 2018 Maryland State Archives